Andy Farrell hints at leading British & Irish Lions again for 2029 New Zealand tour

• Coach delighted with series victory despite 22-12 defeat

• 'We're unbelievably proud of what we have achieved'

Andy Farrell would be interested in another stint as the British & Irish Lions head coach following his side's series victory over the Wallabies. Farrell said he had hugely enjoyed his squad's successful campaign in Australia and hinted he would consider doing the job again in New Zealand in 2029.

Despite the Lions' 22-12 third Test defeat, which ended the squad''s ambitions of a 3-0 series sweep, Farrell did not sound remotely like a man who has coached his final Lions Test. "Everyone knows what I think about this concept," said Farrell, reflecting on the Lions' first series victory since 2013.

"I love everything that the Lions is about and I've thoroughly enjoyed the last eight weeks. There's always ups and there's always downs but the inner circle is a special place to be." Asked if that meant he would be keen to coach the Lions again Farrell smiled and told reporters to "read into that what you want".